Well, I just watched Friday's episode....it wasn't awful like other episodes have been, but it wasn't spectacular.

If people are this happy over a lack of SFX, the show is in pretty sad shape. I mean, it shouldn't matter if there are effects or not-- if the show is good, the show is good.

The only part I really enjoyed was the DiMeras. I liked the ending with Stefano and I liked Lexie's part in the episode, but that about does it.

Also, inregards to the next time preview, I really hope that they keep the occasional quirk that I really enjoy-- if something huge happens in the next time preview, I love how we hear a SCREECH right as the last bolt of light flies up the screen.